Question3. Construct Arguments Gene stated that finding of a number is the same as dividing the number by . Is Gene correct? Explain.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. Gene claims that finding of a number is the same as dividing the number by .
2. We need to verify whether this statement is true or false by comparing the results of both operations.
STEP 2
1. Define the mathematical expressions for both operations.
2. Calculate of a number.
3. Calculate the result of dividing the number by .
4. Compare the results to determine if Gene's statement is correct.
STEP 3
Define the expressions for both operations. Let be the number in question.
- Finding of can be expressed as .
- Dividing by can be expressed as .
STEP 4
Calculate of the number .
STEP 5
Calculate the result of dividing by .
STEP 6
Compare the results from STEP_2 and STEP_3.
- is not equal to .
Gene's statement is incorrect. Finding of a number is not the same as dividing the number by . In fact, dividing by is equivalent to multiplying by , which is quite different from finding of a number.
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